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Many of the 12 players receiving suspensions Monday had earlier denied involvement with Biogenesis and performance-enhancing drugs. Here's what they said and how they did:

JHONNY PERALTA, SS, Tigers

What he said: "I have never used performance-enhancing drugs. Period. Anybody who says otherwise is lying." - In a statement, February, 2013

What he did:Batted .305 with 11 HRs, 54 RBI

Monday: Accepted a 50-game ban.

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EVERTH CABRERA, SS, Padres

What he said: "From my heart, I say 'no.' I use 'no' as motivation." – On being linked to the report, July 6, 2013

What he did: Batted .283 with league-leading 37 SB

Monday: Accepted a 50-game ban.

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NELSON CRUZ, OF, Rangers

What he said: "To the extent these allegations and inferences refer to Nelson, they are denied." – In a statement through his attorneys in Jan. 31, 2013

What he did:Batted .267 with 27 HRs, 76 RBI

Monday: Accepted a 50-game ban.

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FRANCISCO CERVELLI, C, Yankees

What he said: "I went there for maybe suggestions, and that's it. I walked away without nothing in my hands. I just went there, talked and that's it." – On going to the Biogenesis clinic, Feb. 13, 2013

What he did: Limited to only 52 at bats because of injury. Currently on the disabled list.

Monday: Accepted a 50-game ban.

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JESUS MONTERO, C, Mariners

What he said: "I don't have anything to do with those people. I know my agency is handling everything. I don't know anything about it. .... I know I didn't do anything wrong." - Feb. 12, 2013

What he did: Struggled in his 101MLB at bats, hitting .208 with 9 RBI, sent down to the minors in late May.